If the Toronto Maple Leafs and Anaheim Ducks kicked off the trade deadline frenzy with the Francois Beauchemin trade Wednesday afternoon, the Chicago Blackhawks and Florida Panthers did their part to keep things going with a five-player deal.

Former Blackhawks and current Florida GM Dale Tallon acquired Jack Skille, Hugh Jessiman and David Pacan from his old club in return for Michael Frolik and Alexander Salak.

"Jack is a high character, big, strong player who will add a physical presence to our lineup and also possesses the ability to score goals," Tallon said in a statement. "We look forward to the contributions that all three players will make within our organization."

Skille, who was taken seventh overall by Tallon and the Blackhawks in the 2005 entry draft, is looking forward to working for Tallon again.

"Dale drafted me and I know he believes in me as a player," Skille told the Chicago Tribune.

The interesting piece to this deal is the 22-year-old Frolik, whom Florida selected with the 10th overall pick in the 2006 draft.

He had 21-goal seasons in each of his first two years in the NHL, although his production and consistency has dropped this year. He has just eight goals in 52 games this year but that production could increase if Joel Quenneville gives him an opportunity to play with Chicago’s top six.

"Michael Frolik is a player we've been interested in actually going back to his draft year," Blackhawks GM Stan Bowman told the Chicago Tribune. "He has been able to do a lot in his young career already. We think he fits in to the future of our franchise with his offensive ability (and) his versatility. He's really just kind of coming into his own in the NHL."